Bloomington, IN → Honolulu, HI · Cross-country move

Movers from Bloomington to Honolulu

About 5,101 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $12,930–$19,240, delivery in 7–14 days, 56 carriers on the Bloomington side and 167 in Honolulu.

5,101 miroad distance
88 hours (10 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$12,930–$19,2402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Bloomington, Indiana
To: Honolulu, Hawaii
Road distance: ≈ 5,101 miles (4,323 straight-line)
Drive time: 88 hours (10 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 56 (32 interstate)
Movers at destination: 167 (37 interstate)

Reverse: Honolulu → Bloomington

Honolulu sits about 5,101 miles west of Bloomington, which makes this an interstate relocation from Indiana to Hawaii that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $12,930 to $19,240 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 88 hours (10 driving days).

On the Bloomington side there are 56 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (32 of them authorized for interstate work), and 167 around Honolulu (37 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Honolulu.

Bloomington has a population of about 80,000 and Honolulu about 341,868. Honolulu is the denser city (5,801 people per square mile versus 3,405 in Bloomington), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Hawaii is a higher-cost state than Indiana, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Bloomington to Honolulu

Full-service estimate for 5,101 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$5,170	$6,310	$7,700
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$7,760	$9,460	$11,540
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$12,930	$15,770	$19,240
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$20,690	$25,230	$30,790
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$28,450	$34,700	$42,330

Rental truck (DIY)

$7,040–$9,940

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$5,570–$8,200

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$12,930–$19,240

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Bloomington (origin)

Full-O-Pep Transit LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1004177
MC: 425944
Based in: Bloomington, IN 47403 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 64 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (812) 333-7496 Route Verify on FMCSA

R W Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 811805
MC: 372331
Based in: Bloomington, IN 47404 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 27 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (812) 336-3806 Route Verify on FMCSA

A Better Way Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1886253
MC: 679700
Based in: Bloomington, IN 47404 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (812) 339-9995 Route Verify on FMCSA

A Soft Touch Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: A Craft Moving And Storage INC

USDOT: 707793
MC: 331362
Based in: Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (812) 333-4755 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fleet 79 LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4020507
MC: 1516332
Based in: Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (812) 200-2500 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Markdown Store And Mc Wholesale LLC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Elliswholesale LLC

USDOT: 4121689
MC: 1576508
Based in: Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (317) 851-6706 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Movers & Junk Hauling

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: College Movers & Junk Hauling LLC

USDOT: 3008354
MC: 1026090
Based in: Bloomington, IN 47404 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (812) 228-8300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gruntz Junk Removal LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 4391747
Based in: Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (812) 671-4968 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 56 movers in Bloomington

Near Honolulu (destination)

Royal Hawaiian Trucking & Warehousing

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Royal Hawaiian Movers INC

USDOT: 227698
Based in: Honolulu, HI 96819 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 113 trucks, 69 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (808) 833-1611 Route Verify on FMCSA

Xpress Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 548914
MC: 1737068
Based in: Honolulu, HI 96819 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 110 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (808) 531-0258 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pacific Transfer LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 189377
MC: 881506
Based in: Honolulu, HI 96819 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 66 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 838-4953 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dhx

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Dependable Hawaiian Express INC

USDOT: 530831
Based in: Honolulu, HI 96817 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 54 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (808) 841-7311 Route Verify on FMCSA

International Express INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 30305
Based in: Honolulu, HI 96819 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 41 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 841-6005 Route Verify on FMCSA

M Dyer Global

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: M Dyer & Sons INC

USDOT: 105265
MC: 133909
Based in: Pearl City, HI 96782 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 27 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 456-4200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Westpac International INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 768930
MC: 343553
Based in: Honolulu, HI 96819 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 24 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (808) 845-9711 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cnb Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 3119644
MC: 87208
Based in: Honolulu, HI 96826 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 22 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (808) 292-2121 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 167 movers in Honolulu

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Bloomington to Honolulu?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $5,170 to $7,700 for a studio, $7,760 to $11,540 for a one-bedroom, $12,930 to $19,240 for a two-bedroom, $20,690 to $30,790 for a three-bedroom and $28,450 to $42,330 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Honolulu from Bloomington?

About 5,101 road miles (4,323 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 88 hours (10 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Indiana into Hawaii makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Bloomington to Honolulu?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $7,040 to $9,940 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $5,570 to $8,200. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Bloomington–Honolulu corridor.